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Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953)

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Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953)

Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953)

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Stalin: Inside the Terror

published:21 Nov 2013

Stalin: Inside the Terror

Stalin: Inside the Terror

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Stalin: Inside the Terror

published:21 Nov 2013

views:4317274

Please visit our new site for the serious history enthusiast: www.historyroom.org
This is a BBC2 documentary from 2003 and probably one of the best on Stalin. The archive footage is very good and it draws upon some excellent evidence from close witnesses, including Stalin\'s own family. Uploaded for educational purposes only....

Joseph Stalin: Created Worst Man-made Famine in History - Fast Facts | History

published:19 Apr 2016

Joseph Stalin: Created Worst Man-made Famine in History - Fast Facts | History

Joseph Stalin: Created Worst Man-made Famine in History - Fast Facts | History

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Joseph Stalin: Created Worst Man-made Famine in History - Fast Facts | History

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Joseph Stalin\'s forced industrialization of the Soviet Union caused the worst man-made famine in history. Find out more about his life and rise to power in this video. #Biography
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How Stalin Ruined Everything

published:27 Aug 2018

How Stalin Ruined Everything

How Stalin Ruined Everything

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How Stalin Ruined Everything

published:27 Aug 2018

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This is the tale of a guy called Marx and the guy who used his teachings to kill millions.
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Stalin Biography of Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin Full Documentary

Stalin Biography of Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin Full Documentary

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Joseph Stalin\'s forced industrialization of the Soviet Union caused the worst man-made famine in history. Find out more about his life and rise to power in this video. #Biography
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